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  • Meet with us on campus or on the road

    On campus, one can certainly feel an increasing calm as the end of the school year approaches but also a palpable air of excitement with the arrival of spring and the various ceremonies to celebrate o…

    posted on: 05/20/2013

  • I Believe in Pink

    Photo: Booth staff wear pink for the OUTreach LPF!Pink drinks. Pink cake pops.  Pink everything.   Attending Booth’s weekly happy hour, LPF, last week, you couldn’t mistake the fact that someth…

    posted on: 05/16/2013

  • Round Three Update for Waitlist

    Last week marked the end of our Round Three interviews, which means we are moving closer to making decisions for both Round Three and waitlisted candidates.  For all candidates, we know that the wait…

    posted on: 05/09/2013

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The University of Chicago Booth Facts

  • Last year, 250+ firms participated in on-campus recruiting at Booth
  • At Chicago Booth you'll have access to a global network of over 46,000 alumni in 116 countries
  • Over a third of Chicago Booth students are foreign nationals from 55 countries
  • Chicago Booth and the University of Chicago are located in historic, leafy Hyde Park.
  • Chicago has over 35 museums, and more free festivals and events than any other US city
  • Chicago is home to 10 professional sports teams and 80 miles of public shoreline.
  • As well as the famous deep dish pizza Chicago is home to 23 Michelin-starred restaurants.
  • Chicago is a major world financial center and second largest in terms of HQs of fortune 500s

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Booth Full-Time MBA in detail...

The FT MBA Curriculum

The Full-Time MBA Program consists of 20 classes plus LEAD:

  • Foundation courses (financial accounting, statistics, microeconomics) focus on developing analytical tools and knowledge that support the rest of the curriculum.
  • Functions, Management, and Business Environment cover basic business functions (finance, marketing and operations); management (decisions, people and strategy); as well as the business environment in which firms operate.
  • Electives cover 14 concentrations, offering you the chance to explore a topic more deeply.
  • Effectiveness and Development (LEAD), where you will work on key management skills such as negotiation, team-building, and giving feedback.

Experimental Learning

While Chicago is known for its academic rigor, we recognize that theory is useless if you can’t put it into action. Through various experiential learning formats, you'll have the chance to test yourself and your ideas in real-world settings. Here are some ways you'll experience learning.

  • Lab Courses allow you to participate first-hand in solving business problems by partnering with leading corporations on current challenges they face.
  • Competitions put you in the spotlight where you'll be judged by real-world practitioners in a particular business area.
  • LEAD helps you develop a deep and accurate view of your strengths and development needs.

About Chicago Booth

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A 21-month program with the most flexible curriculum of any business school, the Booth Full- Time MBA is a one of the longest-running elite US business programs and part of one of the greatest research institutions in the world - The University of Chicago.

One of Booth’s strongest competitive advantages as a business school is the breadth of relationships built within the global business community. A leader among business schools in pioneering efforts to expand our network, we bring the best opportunities to Chicago Booth students and alumni. The MBA experience at Booth is described as "intense, exhilarating, and utterly transformative—something students recognize from the moment they step on campus". The MBA helps young leaders to challenge assumptions, analyze everything and "think critically, act decisively and lead with confidence." - Who wouldn't want to be part of this dynamic community?!

It's also a business school that prides itself on diversity: the first university to grant an MBA to a woman; the first university to award an MBA to an African-American student and the first business school to establish a minority scholarship program.

Chicago is one of the world’s largest commercial centers, second only to New York City in corporate headquarters of Fortune 500 companies. You will find one of the world's busiest airports, a rich cultural tradition for jazz, soul and fine art and of course the awesome cityscapes and lake views.

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Application Information

 

Chicago Booth admits new students into the Full-Time MBA Program in the autumn quarter only.

Submission Deadlines

  • Round 1 - October 2012
  • Round 2 - January 2013
  • Round 3 - April 2013

For decision deadlines for each of the rounds please refer to the Booth website here.

Essay Questions

     1. What are your short- and long-term goals, and how will a Chicago Booth MBA help you reach them?

     2. a. What has been your biggest challenge, and what have you learned from it?

         b. Tell us about something that has fundamentally transformed the way you think.

     3. The Chicago experience will take you deeper into issues, force you to challenge assumptions, and broaden your perspective. In a four-slide presentation or an essay of no more than 600 words, broaden our perspective about who you are. Understanding what we currently know about you from the application, what else would you like us to know?

 
 

Application - Booth requires that applicants use the online application system

Don't forget to check out the admissions blog here: Booth insider